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He graph of a linear function is shown.

A coordinate plane with a straight line passing through (negative 4, 2), (0, 0), and (4, negative 2).
Which word describes the slope of the line?

positive
negative
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Answer: Negative

Explanation:

use the slope formula:


(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1))

plug in values of two points...

I will use (-4, 2) and (0,0)


(0-2)/(0+4)


(-2)/(4)

Therefore, the slope is


-(1)/(2), which is negative

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